Retail Level Up

Everything every created by humans in our world started out first as an idea. Landing on the moon and flying to space started out as ideas that became reality. When taking an idea from thought to reality, there are obstacles. Learn the 3 types of obstacles and how to get through them.   Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live brick and mortar!!

There is a powerful, 3-step method for improving your results and reducing your stress. This method helps you stay in-the-moment, empowers you to remember that you get to choose how you respond to any situation, and provides a compelling reason to stop trying to convince others to come around to your point of view. Acceptance. Responsibility. Defenselessness. Thank you for listening! Be sure to vi...

So you have set your goal, you've developed an action plan, you set your To Do list, and prioritized it. Good to go, right? Well, almost. There's one more step that will maximize your productivity and by using this simple tip, you are guaranteed to get more done in less time.   Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com to sign up for our weekly emails!

When any living thing stops growing, it begins the process of declining, or dying. That occurs with humans too. When we stop being curious, when we stop learning, we limit our potential. We need to: get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable, get over ourselves, and get out of our box. Thanks for listening! Be sure to visit www. RetailLevelUp.com to sign up for our weekly emails of Monday Motivati...

In Part 1 we learned about the 3 key roles the owner of a small business must keep in balance. In Part 2, we discovered the key structures that will set a business up for success: a business plan and documented business processes. And in Part 3, we learn the importance of planning what your organizational structure will look like in the future. Planning now will help your business, and you, to be...

In Part 1 we learned about the 3 key roles the owner of a small business must keep in balance. In Part 2, we will discover the key structures that will set a business up for success: a business plan and documented business processes.   Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live brick and mortar!!

30 years ago the most common place to find a coach was with a sports team or athlete. Today, coaches are being used everywhere, from the largest business organizations to small mom-and-pop shops to just everyday individuals. How do you know if you need a coach? There are 5 key signs. Learn about them in this Moment with Mickey! Thanks for listening! Be sure to visit our website www. RetailLevelUp....

So you have taken the plunge! You have decided to start your own business! This is an exciting time, but it can feel like you're drinking from a fire hose! In this 3-part series we will discovery some important tips on how to set yourself up for success.  Part 1 - There are 3 key roles the owner of a small business must keep in balance. You already have all of these characteristics inside of...

Thousands of business owners, executives, and CEO's have identified one critical area that helps a business survive in uncertain, or highly volatile environments. How good a job are you doing in this critical area? Learn more in this Moment with Mickey! Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website www. RetailLevelUp.com and sign up for our email subscription! Long Live Brick-and-Mortar!

Business is great! But, you're having problems filling your open positions. Seems as though people just don't want to work! Think again. If that were true, EVERY business would be understaffed, yet there are many businesses that have no problem filling their open positions. What is their secret? Learn the 2 Secret Solutions to the biggest obstacle to attracting and retaining top talent.   Tha...

Is it bad to make a mistake? Does it make you feel like giving up? What if you were to redefine your definition of failure? By making just a slight shift in perspective, you can change what errors, mistakes, and negative experiences mean to you.   Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live brick and mortar!!

How do your conversations go inside your head? Are you nice when you talk to yourself, or are you always criticizing, critiquing, and finding every little thing you did wrong? What you tell yourself, your mindset, and your beliefs about you play an incredibly big role in your success. If you are wanting to make a change, the first step is believing that you CAN!  Thank you for listening! Be s...

After our formal schooling ends, our personal growth and development is our own responsibility. No one is going to show up and say "Let's learn some cool stuff today!" We have to do it ourselves. Learn some simple tips on how to continue to learn, stretch, and grow. Investing in yourself is the best investment you can make!   Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retail...

No matter what type of business you are in, taking a close look at your competition makes good sense. It's important to know what your competition is doing, and especially what they are doing well. Learn 7 key areas to pay attention to when shopping the competition.  Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live brick and mortar!!

There is a big difference between having an interest, and being committed. In this Moment with Mickey, we explore the differences and discuss an important tip that helps you succeed where others fail.   Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live brick and mortar!!

Here's another success story in the world of brick-and-mortar! Meet Becky Walraed, founder/owner of So You Boutique in Wake Forest, North Carolina. With 20 years of corporate retail experience, Becky decided it was time to get back to the place she calls home. The challenge was on to create a clothing boutique that offered a unique shopping experience, sincere personal service, quality on-trend fa...

Do you have a plan? You may know what you want. You may know what you need to do to make it happen. But why then, isn't it working? It could be your own self, holding you back. Learn how to overcome this obstacle in this episode.   Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live brick and mortar!!

How are your time management skills? Actually, no one can manage time. What CAN we manage? Our choices, and we can work on eliminating distractions that waste our time. Learn these 4 simple tips to help you stay focused and get things done! Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live brick and mortar!!

Do you have an open or a fixed mindset? What's the difference? Learn the differences between the two mindsets and why having an open mindset is so important. Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live brick and mortar!!

Busy? - Moment with Mickey Are you busy? Silly question, right? Of course you're busy; we're all busy! But busy does not necessarily mean productive. Learn these simple steps to taking back control of your To Do list so that you actually get the most important things done! Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit www.retaillevelup.com to learn more about our coaching and consulting services! Long...

You're either born a leader, or you're not, right? No! Anyone can learn the skills to be an effective leader! There are many common qualities that great leaders have, but there are 6 that always come up on the top of the list. Learn 6 key qualities of being a great leader in this Moment with Mickey.  Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live bric...

Attracting and retaining the best people is a challenge. We've learned in prior videos that creating a great culture plays an important role in achieving that. Having a positive environment is critical to building that great culture. What's the best way to create a positive environment? Learn a very simple tip in this Moment with Mickey to insure you are catching your people doing the right thing!...

In this Moment with Mickey, serial entrepreneur and ethical business author Jeff Morrill shares his key insights on how to build an exceptional company culture. Jeff believes that the high road is the straightest path to the bottom line and he shares how this has shaped his career and businesses in the book Profit Wise - How to Make More Money in Business by Doing the Right Thing. For more informa...

Moment with Mickey - Procrastination Mickey shares a personal story of procrastination and how she FINALLY got her personal project done. Why working with a coach helps so much! Book your FREE 45-minute consultation today so you can experience what it's like to work with a coach! https://calendly.com/retaillevelup/free-consultation Thank you for listening! Long live brick-and-mortar! Visit www.ret...

What's the #1 concern of brick-and-mortar retailers today? Finding and retaining the best PEOPLE! It's been a challenge for a long time, but there are actions a retailer can take to insure they find and keep the best talent. Learn these important tips in this episode! Thank you for listening! Be sure to visit our website at www.retaillevelup.com Long live brick and mortar!!